Culinary Director

Culinary Director Stew Leonards Yonkers KitchenSalary Range: $ depending on experience and qualififcationsPosition Description:The Culinary Director a salary position responsible for overseeing all aspects of culinary production and ensuring that the organizations systems and standard operating procedures are met across Kitchen BBQ Pizza and Hoedown operations. This position requires a flexible availability including weekends and holidays. This includes menu planning recipe development and building and leading a diverse team in the preparation of high-quality food products for the hot bar and shelves. The ideal candidate will maintain a professional demeanor with customers and team members while driving innovation and operational excellence in Stew Leonards dynamic kitchen Responsibilities:Daily Operations:Ensure accurate daily and monthly inventory and manage day-to-day kitchen operations with attention to efficiency and effectively and delegate tasks within a large diverse adherence to food safety standards and uphold a Department of Health A Development and Culinary Innovation:Develop new recipes and build creative menu ideas that align with customer preferences and market with the team to test and refine recipes ensuring consistent quality and seasonal ingredients and global flavors into menu planning to keep offerings fresh and knowledge of wine and food pairings to create unique culinary Engagement:Deliver exceptional customer service that aligns with the mission statement The Customer is Always the department with professionalism fostering a positive experience for Leadership:Cultivate a high-performing team with cross-training opportunities across kitchen team morale and support professional development relationships with local culinary schools to create internship and Efficiency:Introduce labor-reducing equipment and streamline labor costs and adjust schedules for maximum projects focused on culinary improvements and new product Planning:Oversee production planning and execution for large-scale catering and buffet-style strong project management skills to launch new menu items and culinary You Bring to the Team:Education: Bachelors degree from a recognized culinary institute (e.g. CIA graduate preferred).Experience:5 years in kitchen and catering management with a well-regarded organization known for high culinary standards innovative concepts or large-scale culinary knowledge including global cuisines and food in recipe development building innovative menu ideas and wine/food :Exceptional customer service and communication in food safety and sanitation math and computer skills for inventory and scheduling ability to work under pressure and adapt to labor Conditions:Frequent standing walking and occasional lifting (up to 45 lbs).Exposure to confined spaces extreme kitchen heat and -paced environment requiring adaptability and strong organizational :Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude ensuring that each customer feels welcome and :Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store offering assistance and support where :Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success. Wow:Be a positive ambassador for the store representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!Why youll love working here!Family Oriented:We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from :High value high quality Medical Dental and Vision coverage 401 K plan for FT & PT team members paid family & personal time life insurance management retirement plan and more! Environment:Have you seen the Avocado Girls Chiquita Banana Or the singing ParrotAddition to top-tier pay we offer a comprehensive total compensation package that includes:Significant Bonus Potential: Earn a substantial annual bonus based on your performance and the companys success Exceptional Insurance Benefits: Access affordable and comprehensive insurance coverage for yourself and your family. Secure Your Future: Plan for retirement with our robust 401(k) savings plan featuring a generous company match to help your investments grow. Dedicated Management Retirement Plan: Benefit from our exclusive Management Retirement Plan which includes both profit-sharing and a company contribution further enhancing your long-term financial security. Supporting Your Life Outside of Work: Enjoy paid time off to help you achieve a healthy and fulfilling work-life balance. Empowering your Growth: We are committed to your professional growth through our educational assistance program and we provide ongoing training initiatives to support your further development and advancement within the companyThe roles and responsibilities as defined above are only a general guideline for this position and not intended to be all-inclusive. Job descriptions and responsibilities are subject to revision by Stew Leonards as a Culinary Director and lead our kitchen team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences while driving innovation recipe development and operational excellence.